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Federal Jury Delivers Mixed Verdict in Syracuse Police Shooting Case: Excessive Force Determined, But Family Awarded $10,000

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Syracuse, N.Y. — A federal jury delivered a nuanced verdict Friday in a civil lawsuit concerning a fatal shooting involving a local police officer, marking a significant moment for the city of Syracuse. While the jury found that Officer Kelsey Francemone used excessive force in the 2016 shooting of Gary Porter, they awarded Porter’s family only $10,000, a sum far lower than the city’s previously proposed settlement of $825,000. During the trial, a federal judge indicated that the determination of excessive force could be overturned due to the principle of qualified immunity, which often shields … Read more

Determined Law Graduate, Nikki Hurtado, Embarks on a Trailblazing Career Shaped by Family Resilience and Community Support

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Atlanta, GA — After an accelerated three-year stint that netted her two bachelor’s degrees from the University of Miami, Nikki Hurtado embarked on her legal journey at Emory Law School. Selected as an early decision applicant, Hurtado’s academic tenacity and leadership skills shone through from the start, epitomized by her roles as a president of the Latin American Law Students Association and a vice president of academic affairs of the Student Bar Association. A testament to her drive, Hurtado attributes her success to her family background, deeply influenced by the resilience of her parents, both … Read more

Determined Lawyer Defends Jailed Hindu Monk Amid Personal Health Struggles and Safety Concerns in Kolkata

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Barrackpore, India — Rabindra Ghosh, a notable Bangladeshi attorney known for his legal defense of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu monk incarcerated in Bangladesh, has arrived in Barrackpore near Kolkata for medical treatment, according to his family. Ghosh, who has a history of seeking medical care in India following an accident three years ago, is currently residing with his son in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. Ghosh was accompanied by his wife when they traveled to India on Sunday evening. His son, Rahul Ghosh, who has been a resident of Barrackpore for … Read more

Tragic End: Cause of Death Determined for NYC Lawyer and Spouse Aboard Sunken Superyacht

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Milan, Italy — In a devastating incident, a New York City lawyer and his wife died tragically after a superyacht they were vacationing on sank off the coast of Italy. Authorities revealed that carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause of death for the couple, shedding light on the perilous circumstances that led to the sinking. The yacht, a stunning 30-meter vessel named ‘Escape,’ encountered unforeseen complications that led to its demise in the dark, early morning hours late last week. Reports from the local maritime authorities indicate that the yacht began taking on water rapidly, … Read more